Sino-US trade deal won't harm farmers

Editor's note: China may increase the import of US agricultural products after several rounds of talks with the United States. If China does import more US agricultural products, what will be the impact on China's agricultural sector and how will it affect Chinese farmers? Two experts share their views with China Daily's Yao Yuxin. Excerpts follow:

More US farm products will ease pressure on land

Unlike industrial production, crops and poultry need a relatively long time to bring to the market. And since they are perishable goods, producers have to balance their supply with the existing demand. So China's decision will not lead to US agricultural products flooding the domestic market and, therefore, not have a significant impact on China's farming industry in the short term.